BIBLICAL CONCEPT OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE AMONG MEMBERS IN THE CHURCH

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1             Background to the study

The phenomenon of conflict covers a wide range of human experience. Conflict is as old as the family institution and it exists in many spheres of life. It is a process that begins when one party or group perceives that another party or group has negatively affected, or is about to negatively affect something that the first party cares about. There does not seem to be any narrowly defined path leading to an understanding of conflict. Rather the path leads the researcher into a maze of interconnected fields of knowledge and experience. This means that there are a number of avenues that could be pursued in order to penetrate the field. The route chosen needs to be appropriate for a given purpose. John Burton, a theorist in the study of conflict makes this point: “Conflict, its resolution and prevention, is inevitably a study which knows no boundaries of thought. It involves the whole person, the nation or identity group of the person, the political system, and the physical environment...

1.2       Statement of the Problem

The problem of this study is to examine the biblical concept of conflict resolution for peaceful co-existence among members in the church. Conflict is always about change. It is about change in social structures, religious, institutions, and in human relations at many levels. Those who promote one form of change enter into conflict with those whose interest is to promote another or both are resisted by those opposed to all change. In regard to conflict and change there are therefore, always likely to be two sets of issues in any conflict: what changes shall occur at whose expense.  Thus, conflict is about learning and adapting to change... 

1.3       Purpose of the study

The main purpose of the study is to examine the biblical concept of conflict resolution for peaceful co-existence among members in the church (A case study of Assemblies of God, Nigeria).

The other objectives of the study are:

1.         To identify the relationship between conflict resolution and peaceful co-existence among the members in the church.

2.         To examine the biblical concept of conflict resolution and peaceful co-existence among the members in the church.

3.         To access  the impact of biblical principles on conflict resolution.

4.        To investigate the nature of biblical instruments to conflict resolution and peaceful co-existence among the members in the church.

1.4       Research Questions

            1.         Are there interplay between conflict resolution and peaceful co-existence among the members in the church?

2.         Are members in the church living in conflict or in peaceful co-existence?

3.         Can biblical application resolve conflict and bring peaceful co-existence among the members in the church?

4.         Can biblical techniques resolve conflict and bring peaceful co-existence among the members in the church?

1.5       Significance of the Study

            The reason conflict resolution is so difficult is that we’re hesitant to place ourselves in uncomfortable situations. We’re also frequently unwilling to humble ourselves enough to admit that we might be wrong or to do what it might take to make amends if we are wrong. Those who do conflict resolution best are often those who would prefer not to confront others about their sin, but still do so out of obedience to God. If the matter is relatively minor, it may be that the best thing to do is to practice forbearance and overlook the offense (Proverbs 19:11). If it cannot be overlooked, one must pursue reconciliation. This is such an important issue to God that peace with Him and peace with others are inextricably entwined (Matthew 5:23–24).

1.6       Scope of the Study

The research study will be limited to biblical concept of conflict resolution for peaceful co-existence among the members in the church (a case study of Osun District of Assemblies of God, Nigeria.

1.7       Limitation of the study

Insufficient finance tends to impede the efficiency of the researcher in sourcing for the relevant materials, literature or information and in the process of data collection.

The researcher will simultaneously engage in this study with other academic work. This consequently will cut down on the time devoted for the research work. Other constrain are time factors, hoarding of information from researchers.

1.8   Definition of terms

Biblical Concept: The Bible is a collection of sacred texts or scriptures.

Conflict Resolution: Conflict resolution is the process by which two or more parties engaged in a disagreement, dispute, or debate reach an agreement resolving it.

 Peaceful co-existence: is the process of co-habiting among humans in an harmonious manner.

 Members: Belonging either individually or collectively to a group of Christians.

CHAPTER  TWO

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

This chapter review literature that are related to the research study...........

CHAPTER THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This chapter captures the methodology and procedure applied to gather relevant information for this research study. It comprises of research design, population and sampling, research instrument, validity  of the Instrument, administration of instrument and method of data collection and analysis......

CHAPTER FOUR

PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA

The focus of this chapter is to present the findings obtained from the data collected and to discuss the analysis made out of the research questions.......

CHAPTER FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDIES

This chapter consists of summary, conclusion, recommendations and suggestions for further studies which is as follows:.…...

FOR COMPLETE PROJECT:

Format: Ms Doc
Font: Times New Roman

Font size: 12

Style of Writing: Turabian Style of Referencing. (Also available in APA Style)

Payment:

US. $ 50.71

PayPal.Me/felixigene

 

Local Transfer:

Send a Sum of FIVE THOUSAND NAIRA. NGN. N5,000

 Account Number: 2034906882

Account Name: Felix Igene

To UNITED BANK OF AFRICA (UBA)


After payment, you are to send your details of payment and topic (s) to felixigene@gmail.com and within 24hrs. You will receive the project.

We specialised in Research in any relevant topic(s) on 

• Project and proposal  (both on Theology{SEMINARY, BIBLE SCHOOL} and Secular {NCE, POLYTECHNIC, UNIVERSITY}, i.e. Diploma, Degree, Msc, Ph. D) 
• Religious (topics on Theology and the Bible) 
• History of (places, events and personalities). 
• Well arranged and prepared term paper.
• Book review and summary in a concise form.
• and many more.

Call now for quality research work.

 

Call/Whatsapp number: +2348063432377

Email: felixigene@gmail.com

Https://knowledgeresourc.blogspot.com 

CEO, Dominion Computers and Research Centre, Ewu-Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria, West Africa.

FELIX IGENE  -   The Project and Research Master.

 

In God we Trust.